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Italy Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

6 Diplomatic Missions 6 Cities

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Pretoria Cape Town Durban East London Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Italy Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

796 George Avenue, 0083 Arcadia (Canc. Dipl. Anche A Cape Town: 2 Grey’S Pass - Gardens - 8001)

Phone: +0027124230000|0692936315 Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 17 minutes)

Italy Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa

2 Grey’S Pass, Gardens - 8001 Cape Town

Phone: + 0027214873900 Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 17 minutes)

Italy Consulate General in Durban, South Africa

C/O Club Italiano Durban - 82, Fairway - Durban North 4051

Phone: + 0027314631011 Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 17 minutes)

Italy Consulate General in East London, South Africa

117 Western Avenue, Vincent, East London, P.O. Box 8144, Nahoon, East London 5210

Phone: +0027437269475 Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 17 minutes)

Italy Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa

37 1St Avenue (Corner 2Nd Street) - Houghton Estate, 2196 Houghton P.O. Box 46306 Orange Grove 2119

Phone: +0027117281392|0027117281393 Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 17 minutes)

Italy Consulate General in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

16 Dyason Rd, Mount Croix, Port Elizabeth, 6001, South Africa

Phone: +27 41 373 6443 Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 17 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following South African and Italian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
New Year's Day	Thursday, January 01	0 minutes
Epiphany	Tuesday, January 06	4 days, 16 hours
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	2 weeks
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	2 months, 1 week
Eid ul Fitr	Friday, March 20	2 months, 2 weeks
Human Rights Day	Saturday, March 21	2 months, 2 weeks
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	3 months
Holy Saturday	Saturday, April 04	3 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?

Italy currently maintains 6 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Italy?

South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Italy. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Italy in South Africa for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in South Africa?

The Italian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:

New Year's Day (IT & ZA) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Visa Information

Italian visa requirements for South African citizens

Time in Italy vs South Africa

Rome, Italy time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 02:43^AMThursday, January 01, 2026

Rome, Italy 01:43^AMThursday, January 01, 2026